Take Action On Landclearing

Every second in Queensland, a tree is bulldozed and a native animal dies as a consequence of land clearing. This has to stop. But we need your help to make this happen.

○

○

○

○

Water Dragon chilling out in Springbrook

Water Dragons are common in riparian habits across South-East Queensland. Often spotted in inner-city suburbs they have remained resilient through the modification of their natural habitat.

○

○

○

○

Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) on Fraser Island.

Lake McKenzie covers over 150 hectares and sits about 100 metres above sea level. Due to the white silica that makes up its sandy shores the water is so pure it is unsuitable for many species.

○

○

○

○

Humpback whales off the coast of Hervey Bay.

Humpbacks became protected globally in 1965 following a dramatic decline in populations due to whaling. Numbers have slowly begun recovering but we need to protect coastal waters to ensure their future.

Sign up to get the latest updates

Optional email code

PROTECT | CONSERVE | SUSTAIN

As the states peak non-government environment group since 1969 we coordinate within the conservation sector in Queensland to be a voice for the environment. Our mission is to protect, conserve and sustain Queensland’s unique natural environment, making sure that our wildlife, rivers and landscapes continue to thrive for future generations.

MEDIA RELEASE: 19 January 2016
Peak environment group the Queensland Conservation Council is urging the Palaszczuk government to get on with the job of re-strengthening Queensland’s land clearing laws as an urgent priority.

MEDIA RELEASE: December 19, 2017
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions data and climate policy review: disheartening greetings this festive season. Today, the Department of the Environment and Energy released delayed reports that tell the story of Australia’s weak climate action, including the Quarterly Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the Climate Change Policy Review. Although the Greenhouse Gas Inventory is immersed in the Federal Government’s narrative of their “effective” climate policies, it cannot hide the fact that our emissions have risen for the third consecutive year.

MEDIA RELEASE: November 13, 2017
Environmental bonds no substitute for stronger land clearing laws
Peak environment group the Queensland Conservation Council has poured cold water on today’s announcement of a proposed small program of ‘environmental benefits bonds’ by Liberal National Party.

MEDIA RELEASE: November 12, 2017
Labor renews cleaner energy commitment as it seeks power
Peak environment group the Queensland Conservation Council has welcomed Labor’s renewed commitment to a cleaner energy future for Queensland, saying today’s announcement by Premier Palaszczuk and Energy Minister Mark Bailey consolidates the government’s pathway to 50% renewable energy by 2030, and offers new opportunities to build on that.

MEDIA RELEASE: November 12, 2017
LNP tree policy does not add up, new ad highlights land clearing reality
Peak environment group the Queensland Conservation Council has expressed incredulity at the Liberal National Party’s latest policy release, which talks about planting 3 million trees over several years while its land clearing policy allows ten times this number of trees to be destroyed each year.

MEDIA RELEASE November 5, 2017: Coming clean on energy, costs and renewable power
Peak environment group the Queensland Conservation Council has expressed concern about LNP Leader Tim Nicholls’ announcement today that he will scrap Queensland’s 50% renewable energy target. Instead, the LNP will continue to back a new coal power station in North Queensland, because they claim it will be cheaper.

MEDIA RELEASE: November 4, 2017: Labor lands a clear way forward to protecting wildlife and habitats
Peak environment group the Queensland Conservation Council has strongly welcomed the announcement by the Premier, Deputy Premier and Environment Minister that Labor is committed to strengthening Queensland’s land clearing laws.

MEDIA RELEASE:November 2, 2017: Peak conservation body releases priority policies for the 2017 Queensland election
With the Queensland State Election several days into the campaign, peak environment body the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) has written to the main political parties in the state, laying out the key conservation policy priorities for the election and seeking responses and commitments.

2017 Queensland State Election MEDIA RELEASE October 29, 2017:
Protecting Queensland’s future should come naturally
With the Queensland State Election officially starting, peak environment group the Queensland Conservation Council is reminding the state’s political parties that Queensland’s natural values and special places need to be front and centre of policy commitments